U.S. Kids Turning to Fitness Trainers

By JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Writer, Medicine & Health / Health

Katie McGowan, 13, right, works out with Katie Porter, her personal trainer, at the Cooper Aerobics Center, in Dallas, Tuesday, June 5, 2007. McGowan said that before she began training, she would work out on a treadmill at home occasionally and sometimes played tennis. She also enjoys swimming. Now, in addition to her training sessions and other activities, the soon-to-be 8th grader stretches and works out a home. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)

(AP) -- Nearly a million American youngsters, some as young as 6, rely on personal trainers to shape up, lose weight or improve in sports, according to figures from the nation's leading sports club association.

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